Popular Judge Barasa Named as State's Attorney Contender
In Chicago the popular Judge Barasa heads the poll for state’s attorney, boasting a decisive 177 890 vote tally in the 1918 regular election and a strong win in the Republican primary. Supporters say he cannot be beaten and he commands large followings in both major parties. The piece notes redistricting changes that raise voter cap per precinct from 400 to 600 as part of the political backdrop.
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Barasa
Judge Barasa
Chicago
Hail to the Chiefs Democrats Praise Brennan and Egan
Democratic defeat in the city election is praised for its campaign. Brennan and Egan are lauded for clean, well organized effort, with Sweitzer and Thompson honored for steadfast leadership amid a large shift to labor and independent candidates. A Northwest Tribune eulogy adds a playful tribute to Hoyne.
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Democratic Party
Sweitzer
George E. Brennan
Dennis J. Egan
Thompson
Hoyne
Northwest Tribune
35th Ward Goes Dry in Chicago Vote
The Thirty-fifth Ward swung dry by a large margin in Chicago's citywide canvass. Women voted dry by 5 686 to 2 874, while men favored wet by 812. Overall wet majority totaled 242 387 with 353 ? ballots cast. buried evidence in back yards noted.
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Chicago
Need House Numbers in Chicago Street Frontage
The article laments the lack of street numbers on buildings in Chicago. It notes the new street car ordinance requiring stops at even numbered corners and the ongoing neglect by authorities. Letter carriers and residents have long complained about the missing numbers across whole blocks.
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Chicago
Chad Sey Won't Cash First Paycheck From City
Superintendent Chad Sey received his initial city paycheck but will not cash it. The city treasurer, acting on counsel’s advice, will not honor the check. The payment reached him by mistake amid questions about his job title.
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Chadsey
Voter Precincts May Be Slimmed From 2215 to 2000
A proposal to cut Chicago voting precincts from 2,215 to 2,000 surfaced as a possible measure before the next election. Officials weighed impacts on turnout logistics and district boundaries.
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Chicago
Legal Blackmail in Chicago Law Circles Exposed
A sharp attack on Chicago lawyers accuses corrupt officials and former public attorneys of blackmail and profiteering from others misfortunes. The piece condemns reform groups funded publicly as aiding these vermin and promises forthcoming exposures that will shake the legal world.
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Chicago
Star of Hope Shines for Democrats Gibbons as Mascot
Harry R. Gibbons, Chicago and Cook County treasurer, is hailed as a star of hope for the Democratic party. A popular businessman, his public esteem is noted as supporters speculate on a future mayoral bid and wish him long life and happiness.
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Harry R. Gibbons
Chicago
Cook County
Precinct Reduction Aims to Save Public Funds
The plan to cut precincts will be finished before next year’s election. Officials say reducing precincts will lower costs and save a substantial public sum.
Faherty Promises Link by Christmas for Michigan Boulevard Bridge
President Michael J. Faherty of the Board of Local Improvements said the first steel delivery for the Michigan boulevard link superstructure would arrive by June 1 and that automobiles should be using the new bridge by Christmas. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co says mills will priorize its orders.
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Michigan Boulevard
Michael J. Faherty
Board of Local Improvements
Great Lakes
Smulski Named First American Representative of New Poland
John F. Smulski of Chicago presented credentials to the state department as the United States representative for the national Polish commission in Paris and the new Polish government. He will serve as diplomatic representative until a regular minister is appointed and has promising assurances on Polish credits. The article also notes political forecasts for his mayoral chances based on past votes, with figures comparing men’s votes for county treasurer and mayor in Chicago elections.
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John F. Smulski
Chicago
State Department
United States
National Polish Commission
Paris
Mr. Smulski
Smulski
Poland
Gibbons
Thompson
Prohibition News: US Exports Alcohol Tax Exempt
The Great Western distillery shipped a historic 50,000 gallon export to Sweden from Peoria marking the first ever US outbound alcohol shipment. Valued at $6,500, the event showcases tax rules exempting exported alcohol from duty while domestic shipments remain taxable.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Associated Press
Chicago Tribune
Peoria
Great Western
Sweden
Real Estate Board Opposes Glackin Hearing Bill in Legislature
The Chicago real estate board twice blocked Senator Glackin’s bill to validate a $2,650,000 supplemental assessment for the Michigan avenue link. The measure aims to address legality after two required public hearings were not held and a County court ruling raised questions. Senator Dailey’s senate committee plans sessions in Chicago to speed material cost inquiry, focusing on cement and brick prices and possible price fixing by brick manufacturers.
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Chicago Real Estate Board
Glackin
Michigan Avenue
Hoover
Senate
John Dailey
Chicago
Dailey
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